Jock signing at Forbidden Planet

JOCK will be signing THE ART OF JOCK (mini-print edition) at the Forbidden Planet London Megastore on Saturday 24th September from 1 â€“ 2pm.

Discover the artwork of acclaimed comic, poster, and concept art illustrator Jock, from his work on DC Comicsâ€™ Batman and Marvelâ€™s Wolverine to films such as Ex Machina, Dredd, and The Dark Knight Rises. Over the last two decades, Mark Simpson, known by his pen name Jock, has become one of the most distinguished illustrators in comics. Delve into his catalogue, with the best of his sketches and published images plus his personal notes.

Featuring interviews and quotes from colleagues and long-time collaborators, including Scott Snyder, Alex Garland, and Stephen King

Jock won the 2001 National Comics Award for Best New Talent (2000 AD) and was nominated for a 2006 Eisner Award (The Losers) and the 2012 Stan Lee Award for Best Artist (Detective Comics). Jock has created storyboards and concept art for numerous films including The Dark Knight Trilogy, Dredd, Star Wars VIII and the Oscar winning Ex Machina; famous comics creations include Green Arrow, Batman, Wolverine, Constantine, Judge Dredd,